POCKETMETER 2 - Gunson

Gunson Timestrobe
be used for supplies at 50 and 60 Hz, and 110V and 250VAC respectively.
Great care should be exercised in making any high voltage measurements, ie measurements
made using the 0 to 200V DC range, or the 0 to 750V AC range, because of the potentially serious
consequences of high voltage shocks to the user. When measuring high voltages, such as
domestic mains voltage, great care should be taken to avoid electric shock.
All DC voltage ranges have a very high internal impedance (about 1 meg-ohms), which means
that Pocketmeter draws a negligibly small current from the circuit being tested. Therefore the
circuit is not affected by connecting Pocketmeter to it, and Pocketmeter can be used on sensitive
electronic circuits. This high internal impedance of Pocketmeter also provides protection to
Pocketmeter. On VOLTS AC, the internal impedance (resistive) is 450 K-ohms.
Measuring voltage is a simple matter, the probes of the meter are simply touched on the two
points of the circuit which are of interest, and between which the voltage is to be measured.
That is, voltage measurements are always made with the leads connected IN PARALLEL with the
circuit or component being tested.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE (VOLTAGES BELOW 20 V DC OR AC)
(a) Set the central FUNCTION switch to the appropriate voltage range (V DC) or
V AC). Set to a high range initially. The range can be switched lower if greater accuracy is
required.
(b) Fit the RED and BLACK leads to the middle (V) and COM sockets. Touch the RED and
BLACK leads across the circuit or component to be tested. RED should be connected to the
positive side, and BLACK to the negative side for DC measurements.
(c) Observe the reading on the display. If the connections have been made the wrong way
round Pocketmeter will simply show a minus sign in front of the reading (DC measurements).
(d) After use, disconnect the leads from the circuit being measured BEFORE returning the
FUNCTION switch to the OFF position. (NEVER rotate the FUNCTION switch through OHMS or
AMPS position with the leads connected to a LIVE voltage).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE (VOLTAGES ABOVE 20 V, INCLUDING 230 or 110 V AC).
High voltages are dangerous, and mains electric shocks can be fatal. For use in measurement of
high voltages, follow the instructions for voltage measurements above, but take particular care to
avoid any possibility of electric shocks. Make all contacts with live parts using the insulated
probes, keeping fingers well away from the exposed metal parts of the probes.
The user should ensure that the leads are well plugged into the sockets, and that the leads are
not chafed or damaged, and that the case of Pocketmeter has not been cracked or damaged.
Needless to say, such measurements should not be made while the case of Pocketmeter is open.
Note that if high voltages, including main supply voltages, are applied to Pocketmeter while the
Function switch is set to CONTINUITY, DIODE, or any of the OHMS ranges, there is the possibility
of meter circuit damage. Such misuse voids The Tool Connection
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